Yoga

Yoga

Yoga for Every Body

If you can breathe, you can do yoga! In our culture, there is a misperception that yoga is all about fancy poses. Like doing a one-handed handstand or twisting your body into a pretzel.

In reality, the physical practice of yoga (asana) is only a fraction of the practice of yoga. Being a yogi means knowing how to listen to, respect, and honor your body. Our yoga classes emphasize hearing your body’s “voice.” Everyone has a different body, so every yoga student needs to approach asanas differently. There is no universal “right” way to do a pose, and no judgment. You can go into a restful pose at any point during the practice if that’s what your body needs.

We teach every student to “stay on their own mats” and not compare themselves with others, or what they “used to” be able to do.

Classes are ALL Level unless otherwise noted and options will be provided based on individual needs. Use of props is encouraged. Not sure where to begin? Let’s chat!

Yoga for Addiction Recovery:

Karen Dillon’s intention for this class is to share her recovery experience and her strength and hope with students recovering from any form of addiction, including drugs, alcohol, food, shopping, codependency and the myriad of other habits that negatively impact our everyday lives. It is also for those struggling to deal with the addiction of someone close to them.

Vinyasa Yoga for Every Body:

Yoga is not about fancy poses or bending a body into a pretzel! Enjoy a safe yoga class that matches movement with breath and provides with lots of options for the unique needs of every body.

Hatha Yoga For Every Body:

This all level class awakens the spine, calms the mind and cultivates presence through attention to alignment, breath and internal experience. Discover an increased sense of well being as you develop a deeper awareness of your body’s capabilities. Learn how listening to your body’s wisdom can bring you pleasure and ease.

Yoga for Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating:

Yoga can help to heal eating disorders & disordered eating because yoga philosophy supports a positive body image. In yoga, the body is viewed as the most precious container for what is truly important, one’s unique inner qualities. This class is for anyone who struggles with eating and their body image regardless of whether or not they have a diagnosable disorder.

Empowered Preschoolers

(Ages 2-5):

This playful class encourages self-expression as well as building social skills. Children will strengthen their bodies, sharpen their focus through breathing and relaxation techniques, and sing, draw, and play in this energy-releasing class.

Empowered Kids

(Grades K-3):

Children will learn breathing and visualization techniques to improve focus as they increase strength, flexibility, and coordination. They will also practice self-respect and respect for others through fun and challenging poses, partner and group poses, and yoga games.

Empowered Tweens

(Grades 4-6)

These classes promote self-confidence & awareness, while helping to build strength and flexibility with physically challenging postures & flowing sequences. Visualization and breathing exercises for balance and concentration can be applied to everyday situations.

Curvy Yoga:

Curvy Yoga embraces yogis of all shapes and sizes by teaching students to customize their practice for the body they have right now, in this moment.

Structural Yoga Therapy™:

Structural Yoga Therapy™ addresses each student’s pain or discomfort in the body due to conditions such as back pain, sciatica, neck pain, high blood pressure, MS, rotator cuff injuries, and osteoporosis and additional conditions that can create an imbalance in the body. Bring your body back into balance through the practices in this class.

Meditation:

Meditation is a life-transforming skill that can help improve your overall well-being by developing inner peace, compassion, and understanding. During this 45-minute class, you will explore using basic mediation techniques to cultivate greater awareness, become more focused and attentive, and be better able to handle life’s ups and downs.

Belly Dancing for Every Body:

Typically, people think of Bellydance as an exotic form of stage and movie entertainment. Learn how to use dance movements that are similar to martial arts disciplines to build strength and harmony throughout the body. Using the medium of dance and meditative movement, you will learn how Bellydance can be used as a Tantric Healing Practice to awaken the body’s living consciousness.

Love the Body You are In! This class is appropriate for all ages, abilities and genders.

Looking for a yoga class that’s not on the schedule? Get a group together and we’ll create a custom yoga class just for you!

Stop by to learn more about our Yoga classes and tour our tranquil Saddle River studio, which is just minutes from Allendale, Ramsey, and Woodcliff Lake.

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About Us

Welcome to The Body Image Boutique. A unique place offering body positive integrative health programs and services that help women, men and children connect with and accept their true selves.

Disclaimer:

In an effort to bring the most experienced and specialized practitioners to our clients, we utilize the services of various experts with specialized knowledge and experience. All practitioners are independent contractors and are not employees of BIB.